Usman v. Doe
- Laura Swain
- 1:25-cv-02263
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Usman v. Doe, Judge Swain dismissed the action and denied fee-free status for an appeal.
Shahab Usman, whose action was dismissed and whose request to appeal without paying filing fees was denied; the defendant is identified as Doe.
What happened
Usman v. Doe was an action brought by Shahab Usman against a defendant identified as Doe. The judgment does not state the claims or underlying facts.
The court dismissed the action for the reasons stated in its May 6, 2025, order, which is not included here. It also ruled that any appeal would not be taken in good faith and denied permission to appeal without paying filing fees.
Chief Judge Laura Taylor Swain signed the judgment on May 7, 2025.
The detailed version
- Usman v. Doe · No. 1:25-cv-02263
- Laura Swain
- May 7, 2025
Background
Shahab Usman brought this action against a defendant identified as Doe. The judgment does not describe the claims, facts, or arguments. It refers to a May 6, 2025, order for the reasons supporting dismissal, but that order is not included in the provided text.
Ruling
The court dismissed the action. It also certified under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3) that any appeal from the judgment would not be taken in good faith. As a result, the court denied permission to appeal without paying the required filing fees. The provided judgment does not state whether the dismissal was based on the merits or on a threshold issue.
Judge
Chief United States District Judge Laura Taylor Swain signed the civil judgment on May 7, 2025.
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